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Successful implementation of NDP hinges on administrative reforms

The National Development Plan (NDP) is a detailed blueprint of how the government wants to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality in South Africa by the year...

Individual dolphin calls used to estimate population size and movement in the wild

An international team of scientists has succeeded in using the signature whistles of individual bottlenose dolphins off the coast of Namibia to estimate the...

"What’s my superpower? I have Conversion Disorder. Not 'convulsion', CONVERSION. The hidden disability."

​“Ooh, is that a group of potentially eligible bachelors? Now's the perfect time to cause some chaos." “Is this that class you failed last year and are...

#WomenofSU: Addressing poverty and health inequalities in Africa

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, many poorer countries, especially in Africa, are facing immense health inequalities because of...

Covid-19 under spotlight at historic FMHS research day

An historic event took place this week at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) when the 64 th Annual Academic Day (AAD), which has been held every...

Five SU students pass away

It is with great sadness that Stellenbosch University (SU) has learnt of the passing of five valued persons who were studying at the University. “As a...

#WomenofSU: Bringing awareness to disease treatments and strategies

​Dr Balindiwe Sishi has always been fascinated about the functioning of the human body, not only when it functions well but also during disease. As a senior...

‘Ou Hoofgebou’ artwork to celebrate Constitution

​​An artwork in celebration of the Constitution of South Africa is being erected at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Ou Hoofgebou (Old Main Building) in Ryneveld...

#WomenofSU: Helping to shift perceptions and (mis-) understandings around sexual violence

Sexual violence diminishes the human dignity of every citizen and wastes the wealth of human potential we have in South Africa. By asking questions about the...

'Warrior Women' on the Covid-19 frontline

​"When things were difficult, I took pride in the amazing team of mostly women. Strong women doing their best," said Dr Usha Lalla, an intensivist working right...
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